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Project Docket

Docket NoE002/TL-09-1448

Project nameHampton to Rochester to La Crosse 345kV and 161kV Transmission Line

ApplicantXcel Energy

DescriptionXcel Energy Application to construct a new 345 kV and a new 161kV transmission line from the Hampton Substation, through Rochester, to a proposed substation in La Crosse, Wis

Xcel Energy has submitted a Route Permit application to construct and operate a new 345 kV and a new 161kV transmission line between the existing Hampton Substation and a new substation near La Crosse, Wis.

Within Minnesota, the proposed 345kV transmission line would be 80 to 90 miles in length. The proposed 161kV transmission line would be approximately 15 miles in length. The proposal also includes construction of a new North Rochester Substation between Pine Island and Zumbrota, Minn., and improvements to the Hampton and Northern Hills Substations. The proposed project would be located in Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted and Wabasha counties.

The final environmental impact statement (final EIS) provides an overview of the proposed project and its alternatives, the regulatory framework, and an analysis of the potential impacts and mitigative measures which may minimize the impacts of the project. The final EIS responds to public comments received on the draft EIS

The Public Utilities Commission has issued a route permit for the CapX Hampton-Rochester-La Crosse transmission line project in Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted and Wabasha counties. Findings of Fact, the Permit, and Route Maps are included in the Order issued May 30, 2012

The Public Utilities Commission has issued a route permit for the CapX Hampton-Rochester-La Crosse transmission line project in Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted and Wabasha counties. Findings of Fact, the Permit, and Route Maps are included in the Order issued May 30, 2012

The final environmental impact statement (final EIS) provides an overview of the proposed project and its alternatives, the regulatory framework, and an analysis of the potential impacts and mitigative measures which may minimize the impacts of the project. The final EIS responds to public comments received on the draft EIS

A public hearing is being convened in the project area from June 14, 2011, to June 16, 2011, at the times and places listed in this notice. A comment period will be open through June 30, 2011. (See the notice for instruction on how to send comments to the ALJ.)

Public comments received at public meetings and during the written comment period. Use the Zoom function if text appears small. Click on the highlighted link in the spreadsheet to view individual comments

The Draft Environmental Impact Statement provides an overview of the proposed project and its alternatives, the regulatory framework and an analysis of the potential impacts and possible mitigative measures which may minimize the impacts of the Project. Documents and maps are available through this link

OES EFP has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Project. Public Information Meetings will be held April 12-14 to take public comment on the DEIS (see notice for times and locations). OES EFP will accept written comments on the DEIS through April 29, 2011

Based on public comments during the scoping comment period, the Director of OES has included new routes in the August 2010 EIS Scoping Decision. OES notified local government units along these newly scoped routes in a letter dated September 20, 2010

Based on public comments during the scoping comment period, the Director of OES has included new routes in the August 2010 EIS Scoping Decision. OES notified landowners along these newly scoped routes in a letter dated September 2010

The Scoping Decision Document determines the issues and alternative routes to be evaluated in the Environmental Impact Statement for the project. It is anticipated the Draft EIS will be published by February 2011

OES is conducting public meetings for the proposed Hampton-Rochester-La Crosse transmission line project on May 4, 5, and 6 in the cities of Plainview, Pine Island, and Cannon Falls. The public is invited to attend to gather information and share comments on the project and potential route alternatives. A comment period on the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement is open through May 20, 2010

The Office of Energy Security (OES) is soliciting members for two advisory task forces for the Hampton - Rochester - La Crosse 345 kV and 161 kV transmission line project. OES is seeking representatives of non-governmental entities, particularly environmental and civic organizations, with missions that include the geography of the proposed routes. Candidate information forms must be received by April 6, 2010